Thoracic posture

Question 1

Reaching behind the lower back tests what rib quadrant

Answer 1

upper chest (anterior superior ribs)

Question 2

How do we assess 1st rib mobility

what muscle can sometimes restrict first rib mobility (Dr. P’s favorite)

Answer 2

CRLF test (for opposite side of the side you’re rotating toward)

Subclavius

Question 3

reaching behind the upper back tests what rib quadrant

Answer 3

Lower back (posterior inferior ribs)

Question 4

ER at 90 degrees tests what rib quadrant?

Answer 4

Lower chest (anterior inferior ribs)

Question 5

ER at your side tests what rib quadrant

Answer 5

Upper back (posterior superior ribs)

Question 6

Lordotic/kyphotic posture has

_________ lumbosacral angle

________ lumbar lordosis

___________ pelvic tilt

hip ________

Answer 6

increased

increased

anterior

hip flexion

Question 7

sway back posture is associated with a

__________ lumbar spine

hip _______

shifting ______________

Answer 7

flattened lumbar

hip extension

shifting of entire pelvis anteriorly, shifting of thoracic segment posteriorly

Question 8

posture associated with flattened thoracic spine

Answer 8

flat back posture

Question 9

flat back posture has

________ lumbosacral angle

________ lumbar lordosis

___________ pelvic tilt

Answer 9

decreased

decreased

posterior

Question 10

if a patient cannot ER their arm to __ degrees at their side, they may have a ________ restriction

Answer 10

60 degrees

upper back restriction

Question 11

If a patient cannot ER to _______ at 90 degrees abduction, they might have a __________ restriction

Answer 11

90 degrees

lower chest

Question 12

What does this assess?

Answer 12

thoracic ext in T5 and below

Question 13

assessing thoracic rotation in this position assesses what levels

Answer 13

T5 and below